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Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series Welcomes DirtonDirt and Cruise With the Champions as Rookie of the Year Sponsors

Woodruff, South Carolina (November 5, 2024) – The Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series is proud to announce that a pair of dirt racing’s most iconic supporters have signed on to sponsor the 2025 STSDS Rookie of the Year program. The driver that is named Rookie of the Year will collect a $2000 cash prize along with a free cruise for 2 on the 2026 Cruise with the Champions.

“We cannot thank our friends Michael Rigsby and Cindy Knowles enough for their support of our program. They have both been huge supporters of so many in our sport and it is truly an honor to have them working with our new series.

Obviously, the additional cash is always great for any racer. But when you add in the benefit of the cruise, I think that really makes it extra special. Now a guy can take his significant other and share his rewards for all of their sacrifices. It is a great program and we look forward to giving it away at the end of the year.” commented Kelley Carlton STSDS General Manager.

DirtonDirt.com is the most comprehensive news resource in Dirt Late Model racing. Offering in-depth stories, race highlights, post-race interviews, photos from around the country, breaking news and more. DirtonDirt.com is “all dirt late models, all the time”.

"Cruise with the Champions" puts drivers from across the racing community on board with family and friends for a week of relaxation in the tropics. The cruise captain is Cindy Knowles in which can be reached via phone at 678-414-6970, or via Email at cruisewiththechampions@hotmail.com for further information. CwtC is the presenting sponsor of our Rookie of the Year Award. The next "Cruise with the Champions" is planned for January 2025.

Rookie of the Year eligibility will be determined based off several factors. Drivers must submit their intention to contend in writing to the series on or before the season’s third weekend of competition. To learn more, you can send an e-mail to: southernthundersds@gmail.com or you can call (864) 871-1442.

You can follow the Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series on most social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and coming soon to TikTok. Also be on the lookout for the series website to be launched soon at www.southernthunderseries.com

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